One of the most controversial battles of the War of 1812. Experts still argue over who won. This account of the desparate battle that took place in sight of Niagara Falls has become a military history classic. The author narrates the events in detail while providing an examination of the weapons, tactics and personalities of the opposing armies. "Fair tretment of both sides in the Lundy's Lane encounter ... should earn this book a 'definitive' treatment for years to come... View more info

"On a September day in 1813, as the Age of Fighting Sail was coming to an end, two maritime warriors faced each other in the waters off Pemaquid Point, Maine... "Samuel Blyth was the youthful commander of His Britannic Majesty's brig "Boxer," and William Burrows, younger still, commanded the USS "Enterprise." Both men valued honor over life and death, and on this day their commitment would be put to the ultimate test.The battle between the "Boxer" and the "Enter... View more info

"On a September day in 1813, as the Age of Fighting Sail was coming to an end, two maritime warriors faced each other in the waters off Pemaquid Point, Maine... "Samuel Blyth was the youthful commander of His Britannic Majesty's brig "Boxer," and William Burrows, younger still, commanded the USS "Enterprise." Both men valued honor over life and death, and on this day their commitment would be put to the ultimate test.The battle between the "Boxer" and the "Enter... View more info

No longer willing to accept naval blockades, the impressment of American seamen, and seizures of American ships and cargos, the United States declared war on Great Britain. The aim was to frighten Britain into concessions and, if that failed, to bring the war to a swift conclusion with a quick strike at Canada. But the British refused to cave in to American demands, the Canadian campaign ended in disaster, and the U.S. government had to flee Washington, D.C., when it ... View more info